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Study abroad
fact sheet
www.le.ac.uk
Study abroad
fact sheet
2022/23
Study abroad
Contact address:
Study Abroad Unit,
Centre for International Training and
Applications
Education (CITE),
Readson House,
98 Regent Road,
Application and nomination deadlines
University of Lecicester, – Semester 1 (Fall or Full Year): 31 May 2022
Leicester LE1 7DF
United Kingdom – Semester 2 (Spring): 31 October 2022
Contact details: How to apply
e: studyabroad@le.ac.uk We have an online application system. Please refer
t: +44 (0)116 252 5687 to the information on the applications web page for
more information:
t: +44 (0)116 252 2888
(emergency 24-hour campus security only) www.le.ac.uk/studyabroad-apply
w: www.le.ac.uk/studyabroad
Supporting documents
Study Abroad Unit: – Current official university transcript (3.0 CGPA)
Clare Banfa – Passport ID-page scan
Associate Director
e: cm201@le.ac.uk – Personal statement
t: +44 (0)116 223 1279
– English Language qualification (if required)
Dr Fiona Ashmore
Senior Study Abroad Officer Students that do not meet our 3.0 CGPA requirement
e: fa278@le.ac.uk should request their home university’s Study Abroad
t: +44 (0)116 252 2476 adviser to contact us to discuss their nomination.
Peter Hough
Senior Study Abroad Officer
e: peter.hough@le.ac.uk
t: +44 (0)116 252 2608
Irene Adeva Ferrandiz
Study Abroad Adviser
e: iaf5@le.ac.uk
t: +44 (0)116 252 5687
Nalina Pattni
Study Abroad Adviser
e: nm49@le.ac.uk
t: +44 (0)116 252 5142
Abbie Davis
Study Abroad Funding Support Officer
e: ad574@le.ac.uk
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Programme
Academic calendar and dates the airport on the day to welcome students. Buses will
depart London Heathrow Airport and take students to
Semester one: 26 September 2022 – 15 January 2023 University of Leicester halls of residence.
Vacation: 17 December 2022 – 8 January 2023 For information on how to book the Airport Bus Service
please view our “Travel to Leicester” web page:
Semester 1 exams take place in early to mid-January 2023.
www.le.ac.uk/studyabroad-travel
Many departments will offer alternative assessments,
such as essays or lab-work, to replace January
examinations. If you are joining us for Semester 1 only, Orientation programme
and are able to arrange alternative assessments for all
of your modules, you may depart at the end of term one, We run an Orientation at the beginning of each semester
prior to the Christmas break. (September and January). During Orientation students
will be able to attend our Welcome Talk, complete
Students taking modules in Biological Sciences, registration and confirm their modules. We strongly
Engineering, Geology, and/or Mathematics are required encourage students to attend Orientation. A full
to remain on campus and sit examinations in January. schedule will be sent to students before they arrive.
No exceptions can be made for classes in these subjects.
Semester two: 9 January 2023 – 9 June 2023 Examination dates
Vacation: 1 April 2023 – 1 May 2023 Study Abroad students joining us for Semester 1 may
be able to request alternative assessments. Students
Semester 2 exams take place in mid-late May 2023. taking modules in Biological Sciences, Engineering,
Geology, Maths will be required to stay on campus for
the exams.
Arrivals
Erasmus students joining us in Semester 1 and Full Year
We provide a free Airport Bus Service for new students
students will be required to stay on campus for the
at the beginning of each intake. The precise date for the
January exams.
service will be provided in students’ offer letters, but
the provisional dates for 2022/23 are as follows: – Semester 1 exams take place in early to mid-January
– Semester 1 arrivals: Mid to late September 2022 2023
– Semester 2 arrivals: Early to late January 2023 – Semester 2 exams take place in mid to late May 2023
Students are required to book a place in advance to
reserve a seat. University representatives will be at
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Visas and requirements
Student Visa English language requirements
Students coming to the UK for more than 6 months will In order to study at the University of Leicester, your
need to apply for a Student Visa. written and spoken English must be good enough for
you to fully understand, and benefit from, your classes.
Please note that if a student requires a Student Visa to There are number of ways in which you can demonstrate
study in the UK, they will need to obtain at least a 5.5 in your English language ability.
each band (reading, writing, speaking, listening) of the
IELTS exam or equivalent. For more information, please see here:
Students applying for a Student Visa will be required to www.le.ac.uk/language-requirements
demonstrate that they have money for any course fees,
plus a specified amount of money for each calendar As a general guide, please see below the IELTS
month of their course to cover their living costs. For requirements for each subject area:
more information visit:
– Science* and ELTU modules: 6.0 IELTS or equivalent
www.gov.uk/student-visa (*Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering,
Geology, Mathematics, Physics.)
Standard Visitor Visa – Law modules: 6.5 IELTS including 6.0 in writing
Students joining us for less than 6 months may be able – All other modules: 6.5 IELTS. Geography modules at
enter the UK with a Standard Visitor Visa. Visa Nationals least 6.0 in each component.
will need to apply for the Standard Visitor Visa in
advance. – In addition to the overall scores listed above, to obtain
a Student Visa, applicants must achieve a minimum
www.gov.uk/standard-visitor-visa
score of 5.5 in IELTS (or equivalent) in each of the four
Study Abroad Advisers are not permitted to give visa components: reading, writing, listening and speaking.
advice. However once a student has been sent a
study offer and a student number, they are welcome to
contact our team of Visa Advisers.
Visas Team:
e: visas@le.ac.uk
t: +44 (0)116 229 7400
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Subject areas Class restrictions and timetables
– American Studies All module (class) requests are considered on a case
by case basis. An academic department may refuse
– Ancient History and Archaeology a student’s module request based on academic pre-
requisites, English Language requirements, or class
– Biological Sciences sizes. Please contact us as soon as possible if students
require Management modules. Engineering modules are
– Chemistry
available to year-long students only.
– Computer Science
Students will be able to fully confirm their module
– Criminology selection during Orientation programme. Selecting
classes from different levels (100/200/300) and
– Economics departments may clash. We recommend that students
seeking credit transfer should have a full list of
– Engineering for full-year students only approved alternative modules in case they need to
change their class list when they arrive on campus.
– English Language (ELTU) There will be a two-week window after arrivals when
students can adjust their class lists.
– English Literature
– Geography
– Geology
– History
– History of Art and Film
– Law
– Management Studies
– Mathematics
– Media and Communication
– Modern Languages
(French, Italian, Spanish, Translation Studies)
– Natural Sciences
– Physics and Astronomy
– Political and International Relations
– Psychology
– Sociology
Language of instruction: English
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Accommodation
Locations Term one: Study Abroad students not taking modules
in Biological Science, Engineering, Geology and/or
Halls are grouped as either Oadby Student Village (OSV) Mathematics, and who are thus not required to stay
or City Living. The OSV is approximately a 40 minute for the January examinations, may select this contract,
walk from the main campus, so many students choose which ends before the semester 1 vacation.
to buy a bus pass. Shops and a supermarket are nearby,
and students can enjoy the University’s botanical Full year students: This contract begins on the
garden. City Living halls are approximately a 10 minute Semester 1 arrival date, and ends the weekend following
walk from the main campus. All halls offer social events the May examination period.
for students throughout the year.
Semester two: This contract begins on the Semester 2
arrival date, and ends the weekend following the May
Room applications examination period.
Applications can be made through the accommodation We recommend that you apply for the shortest contract
portal: https://rooms.le.ac.uk/student_portal you think you need, because you will be required to pay
A deposit of £250 is required to secure the booking. Be the room fee for the full length of your contract, even
sure to apply for the contract length that matches your if you decide to depart before the contract end date.
study offer dates. However, you can always apply to extend your stay if
you need or wish to do so.
Accommodation is guaranteed for students who apply
before the deadline (1 September for Semester 1/Full Year
students and 7 December for Semester 2 students).
Contracts
Incoming Study Abroad students are able to select from
the following contract types:
Semester one: This contract begins on the Semester
1 arrival date, and ends the weekend following the
January examination period.
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Costs
Leicester is consistently rated one of the most affordable
places in the UK. How much each student spends will
depend on their choices. Please see here for details on
how to estimate living costs during your studies:
www.le.ac.uk/living-costs
For information on how much funding you will need to
evidence if you are joining us on a Student Visa, visit:
www.gov.uk/student-visa
Fall Term 1 budget example
(September to December)
– Hall room: £1,356
(OSV, Beaumont Hall, self-catered, single bedroom
with washbasin, £113 pw for 12 weeks)
– Books: £30.00
– Bedding pack: £60.00
– Bus pass: £78 (Monday - Saturday pass)
– Laundry: £60
– Sports Centre membership: £150
– Mobile phone and pay-as-you-go sim plan: £40.00
– TOTUM card: £14.99
– 16-25 Rail card: £30.00
– Personal expenses: £800.00
Total: £2,619
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www.le.ac.uk
Study Abroad Unit
University of Leicester
University Road
Leicester, LE1 7RH, UK
t: +44 (0)116 252 5687
e: studyabroad@le.ac.uk
w: www.le.ac.uk
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